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Eden Search

Introduction to

Eden & Sun World

This is Eden

We are the leading specialist non-executive, board and executive search company focused across the global food supply chain.

  • Extensive industry experience, understanding and connections, locally and globally.
  • Passion and commitment for the sector is central to both the founder and business’ DNA.
  • Eden is an integral part of the sector’s success story – we champion the industry, making it a better place through our partnerships, connections, initiatives and the work we do with clients.

We are a values based business

Eden Search’s values are deeply entwined in the industry we serve. Whilst we thrive in the day job, as a team we are ultimately driven by our passion for the sectors we serve;

  • Long term partnerships with businesses that genuinely will make our industry a better place
  • Supporting charities and not for profits: Farm Africa; Fare Share; Eden's Emerging Leadership Programme 2022/23
  • Supporting, connecting and mentoring industry leaders through our Emerging Leaders Programmes, facilitating idea and information share through our NED and leadership networking events

Eden Insights

  • We have access to a wealth of knowledge and sector insights gained through our unrivalled network and experience of working in the industry
  • A platform to support our clients and stakeholders in making effective business decisions that drive profitable long-term growth
  • Talent and hiring decisions PLUS key issues and opportunities impacting the industry
  • Latest Sustainability Report developed with insights from 50 CEOs representing £14bn turnover employing over 45,000 people globally.

 

 

Our sectors

Vertically integrated across the Agri and Food ecosystems.

Agritech

Global Crop Protection
Global Agribusiness & Commodities
Data, Robotics & Automation
Animal Health & Genetics
Aquaculture
Research & Government

Food Manufacturing

Ingredients to finished product
Branded and Own Label
Cultured meats
Plant based alternatives

Fresh Food

Meat, Fish, Dairy and Poultry
Fresh Produce
Vertically integrated
Wholehead and Added Value

Executive Search

Eden has developed an established brand over the past 13 years with an enviable reputation and proven track record in the Agritech, Fresh Food and Food Manufacturing sectors both in the UK and internationally.

Why Eden

  • Industry leading candidate retention rate with those placed by Eden still in role or promoted after 3 years
  • Trusted globally by companies and leaders in our sectors to support them in their search for global talent
  • Support leaders through strategic change, offer counsel grounded in industry insight and build strategic networks for our clients
  • At Eden, every project is personal

Recent projects

Our search approach

No. 1 - Initial phase

Understanding your business

No. 1 - Initial phase

Understanding your business

Culture, Skills, Values, Experience, Strategy, Personality

No. 2 - Initial phase

Bespoke project design

No. 2 - Initial phase

Bespoke project design

Tailored to uncover the most relevant and best talent for the project

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No. 3 - Initial phase

All about the research

No. 3 - Initial phase

All about the research

Market talent mapping
Networking
Candidate brief generation

No. 4 - Initial phase

Assess the talent

No. 4 - Initial phase

Assess the talent

100% Face to Face
The perfect balance - expertise, character and ambition

No. 5 - Final phase

Present the shortlist

No. 5 - Final phase

Present the shortlist

Market insight
Full candidate profile
Long list – future talent / networking

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No. 6 - Final phase

Select the right talent

No. 6 - Final phase

Select the right talent

Design end to end interview process including logistics, psychometrics and referencing.

No. 7 - Final phase

Appointment

No. 7 - Final phase

Appointment

Negotiating offer and supporting the candidate through the resignation process.

No. 8 - Final phase

Post project support

No. 8 - Final phase

Post project support

Project feedback, induction support and ‘check ins’ every three months.

The benefits of our approach

We find the best talent

  • Talent identification beyond the most active
  • Ability to fully engage candidates
  • Confidence and discretion
  • Breadth of quality options presented

We deliver

  • Ideal interview preparation for client
  • Quality filtering at an early stage
  • Deliver the best fit for the company and role

Our track record

References

Beverly Dixon
Non Executive Director
David Frost
Organisational Development Director
David Fursdon
Chair
Debra Syme
People Director
Steve Ellwood
Chair
Jim Godfrey
Former Chair

The team

At Eden Search, our talented team is experienced in, and personally committed to, finding executives to work in the specialist sectors that we serve. We have worked in, as well as recruited for, companies throughout the food and drink supply chain – turning our deep-rooted knowledge and cultural insights to the advantage of our clients.

David Macaulay
Managing Director
Founder of Eden in 2010
17yrs in industry
Specialism: Food & Drink
Morten Andresen
Director - Fresh Food
Joined Eden:2023
Specialism:
Fresh Food
David Buck
Head of Agritech
Joined Eden:2014
Specialism: Agribusiness
Dani Walker
Associate Director - Agritech
Joined Eden:2024
Specialism: Sustainability
Dominique Herbet
Operations Coordinator
Joined Eden:2019
Specialism: Operations
Sam Morris
Operations Co-ordinator
Joined Eden 2024
Specialism: Recruitment & HR
Anette Fink
Head of Research
Joined in 2021
Specialism: Executive Research
Helen Lodge
Research Partner
Joined Eden:2016
Specialism: Executive Research
Sophie Wood
Research Partner
Joined in 2024
Specialism: Executive Research
Hazel Noble
Research Partner
Joined in 2025
Specialism: Executive Research
Richard Macdonald CBE
Non Exec Chair
Joined in 2021

Summary

  • Feedback and Questions
  • Next steps
Eden Search

Contact details

Our offices
Oakgate House,
25 Market Place
Wetherby, LS22 6LQ
0113 834 6634
Registered in England No. 07449318. VAT Registration No. 102 292949.
info@edensearch.co.uk www.edensearch.co.uk